Boris Alekseyevich Antonov

Antonov is one of twelve Russian military intelligence officers named in the July 13, 2018 indictment by the Special Counsel.

According to the indictment, Antonov allegedly “was a Major in the Russian military assigned to Unit 26165.” His department was allegedly “dedicated to targeting military, political, governmental, and non-governmental organizations with spearphishing emails and other computer intrusion activity.” The indictment indicates that he was a “Head of Department,” and oversaw other hackers “who targeted the DCCC, DNC, and individuals affiliated with the Clinton Campaign.”